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Uncertainty is high as the 2026-27 summer crop season starts

Wandile Sihlobo · Daily Maverick

Published 12 Oct 2026, 6:26 am·just now·1 min read

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As South Africa’s 2026/27 summer planting season begins, farmers navigate strong soil moisture against looming threats of El Niño drought and rising input costs.

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